... I break my own promises to myself too easily.

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Chapter 2

"Neji-san?"

"Yes, Hinata-sama?"

"Did you know that Tenten-chan is going to be attending your school starting from today?"

"I would know why..?"

"Well, I was wondering if you would..." she trailed off.

"I would....?"

"If you would take her around the school. She does know you, you know."

"I haven't talked to her for even one second and you expect me to take her around the school? Anyway, you go to the same school, do you not?"

An idea suddenly struck, "Well, you're in the same grade as her. But yes, you're right. Considering your personality, she wouldn't enjoy one minute with you."

"What's wrong with my personality?"

"You sir," Hinata said happily, "are an ice-cubish jerk."

That hit home. Neji glared menacingly at his cousin, cursing her influencer, Naruto, to the darkest pits of Hell. He stood up suddenly, muttering, "gochisousama deshita" before heading back into his room.

o.o.o.o.o

At school

"Neji-san. Remember what you have to do," Hinata whispered in a quiet, mysterious tone.

Neji's only response was a fully fledged death glare. Hinata smiled softly before walking off to her first class. There was a wide berth of a couple of boys standing around Neji and Hinata's retreating figure. All too scared to move within a three metre radius of Neji and all were holding cards. Some others were holding boxes of chocolate.

Sighing, Neji walked to his class. It was nearing Valentine's Day. Once more did he have to either protect his little cousin from drooling boys or save the relationships of hopeless girls.

People fear him, hate him, revere him. What a mix of emotions.

By the time Neji had arrived at his classroom, there already was another person. Well, people to be more exact.

It was a new student at the school. Once Uchiha Sasuke, who still was, for some reason, the most chased after, had gotten himself someone special, the mindless zombies after him fell into despair and attacked another male.

Inuzuka Kiba. Occupation: No. 1 Single school heartthrob.

Around this time of year, many girls have sought Neji in hopes that they would become Kiba's new girl. Neji had refused to help any of them, knowing that he would be losing an already lost battle if he did help. Being a self-occupied matchmaker also needed brains, you know. Something that those flocks of girls would never have, let alone use. (A/N: As you can see, I have a very strong aversion against fangirls...)

Inuzuka Kiba was sitting in his seat, surrounded by the flocks of flamingoes. Honestly, pink was much loved amongst these creatures. Pink makeup, clothes, shoes, you name it.

Neji sighed again and sat in his designated seat. A few other people came into the classroom. Most of them were males. All the males glared at Neji and then shrunk away as Neji glared back. A brave one stood up and punched Neji in the face.

"You stay away from my girlfriend."

Ignoring his bleeding nose, Neji looked away. This happened all the time. A girl would seek for his help, he would get the two together no matter how long it took and the guy would come along and tell him to stay away.

'How typical,' Neji thought.

"What're you doing to Neji?" A voice rang out from the classroom door.

Now this hadn't ever happened before. Neji turned his head towards the entrance, seeing buns and a pair of chocolate brown eyes. He had seen her somewhere but couldn't place where exactly.

The boy who had punched Neji looked at the girl, "Stay away from him. He's a bloody playboy. Went out with my girl when he went out with another."

That situation wasn't the first time Neji had to 'two-time'. His worst situation was the time when he had to put up with the egging on of five girls. All demanding 'quick action'. He ended up with a broken arm and bruises covering his body. Not once did the girls ever apologise and not once have they ever told their explanation to their new boyfriends exactly.

The girl at the door laughed, "I can't imagine Neji going out with even one person, let alone two at the same time."

'And what is that supposed to mean?' Neji thought angrily.

"That means he's an ice-cubish jerk!"

'And that answers my question.' Neji was sure that the girl and Hinata had the same brain, using the same adjectives for him, word for word.

Hinata... Neji remembered who the girl was. Tenten. He didn't know her last name. She was the person who had 'studied' with Hinata late into the night, causing such a loud ruckus that not one person could sleep. Well, the only one trying to sleep was Neji.

"Ice-cubish is right. Change the jerk to womaniser."

"Neji has never done anything to you," Another voice spoke out.

Sakura appeared at the door next to Tenten. Sasuke was behind her with no emotion of anger or hate towards Neji at all.

Perhaps one person told their story right.

"Uchiha would agree, wouldn't you, Sasuke? I saw what he did to Haruno."

Pushing the girls out of the doorway and into the classroom, Sasuke himself stood in the doorway.

"I think those girls of yours need to get their facts right. If not, get their brains checked. If they have any that is."

"Why you..."

A commotion started. Hitting, scratching, hissing, roaring. Neji, as well as a few others, stared at the fight. The two of them were fighting exactly like two male lions defending their territories.

"Neji."

Neji looked up at the person who said his name.

"I saw someone who I took... a liking to. It's the first time it has ever happened. Hinata said that if I asked you, you would agree to help me."

Neji raised an eyebrow, questioning her sanity. Someone whom he had known for less than a day was already seeking for his help.

From the corner of his eye, Neji saw Kiba eyeing Tenten.

"What's his name?"

"Inuzuka Kiba."

Neji's look of amusement turned into a look of disgust.

"Why would I help you?"

"Hinata said that you would help anyone who doesn't go following who they like like a duckling following its mother."

"No. I won't help anyone who has an obvious chance of not getting what they want."

"So you're saying I'm hopeless?"

"That's another way to put it."

Tenten glared at him. Neji glared back.

A thought suddenly struck him. He had seen Kiba eyeing Tenten. Tenten likes him back. Neji was sure that his retort was a knee jerk reaction to someone asking to be paired with Kiba.

He dropped his glare, "I'll help you."

Tenten's eyes grew wide instantly, "Seriously? You will?"

"I don't joke."

"So... you put your skills in my hands."

"Skills?"

"Yes. Skills."

Tenten definitely amused him. She would be fun to work with. Neji glanced at Kiba, who turned around almost instantly.

"Tenten."

"Hm?"

"I don't know Kiba that well because, like you, he's kinda new. Your request might take some time but, I never fail."

"Are you overestimating yourself?"

"It's true though, Tenten," the voice of Sakura spoke up.

"Huh?"

"Not once has Neji ever failed to complete his 'missions' and he's done a lot."

"Really?"

"Mhm."

Tenten looked at Neji with a new kind of admiration.

"Awesome."

Yes. Awesome. A very Tenten-like word.

"Well, I expect to be satisfied with my outcome."

"I can't guarantee your happiness but there's a high chance that you'll be satisfied."

"Well, good."

Sasuke and the other boy's fight had ended, Sasuke holding a content expression on his face. He was untouched but the other boy was on the floor and was covered with bruises and whatnots.

"Neji?"

"Hm?"

"I think you should get your nose checked. The blood has kinda dripped all over your table and dried up."

Neji looked at his table. Indeed, drops of dried blood were present and a sudden stinging sensation brought his attention to his almost broken nose.

"Holy shit!"

Neji never fails. :D

Personally, I don't like Tenten with anyone with Neji and vice versa but I couldn't think of anyone else to pair Tenten up with except Kiba, Shino, Chouji or Lee...

You see why I chose the Tenten x Kiba pair?

Yeah..

Anyhoo, review please!

Peace.

Sky~